The Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, first appeared in Audi A8, launched in December 2009, is now also available in the new long wheel based model – Audi A8 L.

For the stylish flagship model of A8, Bang & Olufsen’s second generation Advanced Sound System was “thoroughly tailored”. The midrange speaker box in the rear doors has been altered and a larger midrange grill was required to match the extended dimensions of the rear section. The design also was changed to match the Audi A8 L’s interior curves.

The ‘Volume Levelling’ feature, a highly advanced vehicle noise compensation algorithm, which continuously detects the background noise, including sound generated by the air conditioning, engine and road, was also specifically optimised for the A8 L. Finally, “a profound sound tuning has been made” to obtain the listening sound experience in the spacious car.

Specifications

19 fully active loudspeakers:

• 2 x 19 mm soft dome tweeters in motorized acoustic lenses
• 5 x 25 mm soft dome tweeters
• 7 x 100 mm midranges (closed cabinet, fiber glass cone, ABS basket)
• 4 x 165 mm woofers (closed cabinet, air dried paper cone, cast aluminum basket)
• 1 x 200 mm subwoofer (closed cabinet, air dried paper cone, cast aluminum basket)

More than 1.348 watts at 1% distortion level (equals 1.460 watts at the usual 10% automotive distortion specification)

DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Amplifier:

• True-Image™: Proprietary Bang & Olufsen up-mix algorithm for stereo and 5.1 multichannel material

Volume leveling dependant on noise, speed and climate control setting

ICEpower Amplifier

4 sound settings: Front, Rear, All and Movie

Capable of Stop/Start functionality

Altec Lansing announced the latest addition to its speaker product line for personal computers, The Octane 7 VS4621 2.1 speaker system in India.

The Octane 7 VS4621 is designed for computer and laptop sound and tuned for music, movies and gaming sound with a powerful subwoofer, down-firing a three inch mid-range and dual one inch micro-drivers. CD, DVD, and MP3 Player can be also connected to the Octane 7 Speakers.

The Octane 7 VS4621 can produce sound waves down onto a hard surface, reflecting them evenly throughout the room for a well balanced sound.

Introducing the product, Rohit Agarwal, Business Manager, Altec Lansing -SAARC & Mauritius, said, “The name – Octane 7 comes from its design which has 7 drivers in all and this powerful speaker fits in the budget of customer looking for high output, good looks and affordability, it is an all in one solution.”

The Octane 7 VS4621 has a sharp and compact design, fitting perfectly with the consumers’ lifestyle. Its powerful bass is produced by its six and a half inch Altec Lansing Custom Designed Subwoofer.

The Octane 7 also features built in controls for volume, bass and treble.

Key Features:

• Crisp high end - Specially engineered micro drivers reproduce crystal-clear highs.
• Exceptional sound dispersion - Down-firing midrange drivers fire sound in all directions, delivering warm, enveloping sound in a small footprint.
• Thunderous bass - Formidable lows from a tough, compact 6.5? / 165 mm woofer. Shakes the room without eating up the space.
• Audio Alignment - Drivers, enclosure and electronics are balanced for optimum sound.
• Innovative, compact design - Slots easily into your style
• Built-in controls - Volume, bass and treble controls at your fingertips.
• iPod®/MP3 Player Jack - Connect your iPod, MP3 Player or gaming console† while plugged into your computer.

The Octane 7 is available throughout all Rashi Peripherals branches all across the country at an MRP of INR 3990 or $85 with a one year warranty.

Samsung Telecommunications America introduced the new and stylish Android-Based phone, the Samsung Intercept, which features 3.2 inch touch-screen display, 3.2 megapixel camera and video, and a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It also comes with preloaded social applications and one-touch picture posting to the most famous social networks.

The Samsung Intercept will be available on the 11th of July, 2010, in Gray Steel and Satin Pink, throughout all the Sprint channels at the retail price of just $99.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate with a two-year service agreement.

Samsung Intercept is powered by Android 2.1 and provides access to the most popular Google mobile services like Google Search, Google Maps, YouTube and more than fifty thousand applications waiting in the Android Market.

“Samsung Intercept is a valuable addition to our growing portfolio of Android phones with a rich Internet browsing experience, visual voicemail and practically all of the latest must-have features,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president of product development for Sprint. “Best of all, at this price, we are able to bring the Android experience to a broader audience that will appreciate the versatility that comes with access to thousands of apps on Android Market. This is a great device for those who use their wireless device to manage a business or socialize with family and friends.”

“The Intercept is a perfect example of Samsung’s commitment to bring the latest Google mobile services, social applications and popular features to smart phones for the mass market,” said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. “Users will enjoy the Intercept’s stylish design, full QWERTY keyboard and access to full web browsing and Google services for a full-featured smart phone experience.”

Specifications of the Android-Powered Samsung Intercept:

• Home screen that scrolls right to left for more space to organize widgets and apps
• 3.2 Megapixel camera and video camcorder
• MP3 Player with MicroSD card slot (supports up to 32 GB)
• Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology
• Visual voicemail
• Sprint TV®, Sprint Football Live and NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM
• Access to social networking sites Facebook®, Flickr® and TwitterTM
• Access to personal and corporate e-mail
• Easily view Word, Excel, PowerPoint on-the-go to maximize productivity

Gateway today introduced its newest Gateway LT32 Series netbook line powered by AMD’s Nile platform and ATI graphics. The Gateway features a matte chassis cover that resists fingerprints with a wave pattern, 11.6-inch (1366 x 768)LED-backlit display, runs Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it price start from $449.99.

The new LT32 notebook series measures less than an inch thin and weighs only 2.76 pounds. The line comes equipped with AMD Athlon Neo II K125  running at 1.7GHz, ATI Radeon HD 4225 Graphics with 384MB,  2GB of DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi b/g/n, integrated HD webcam,  3xUSB 2.0,multi-in-one digital card reader,  HDMI, VGA ports, full-size keyboard, multi-gesture touchpad  and 6-cell battery which enables up to 5.5 hourswork time.

“The new Gateway LT32 is a true ultra-mobile entertainment powerhouse netbook,” said Pete Dailey, senior product marketing manager for Gateway netbooks. “It delivers a heightened level of performance and HD entertainment with the powerful combination of AMD Neo processors, ATI graphics and the crisp and clear HD display. The HDMI port means that customers can enjoy their digital entertainment on a large external display wherever they go.”

Like the rest of Gateway’s new notebook and netbook lines, the new Gateway LT32 Series also features dedicated “social networking,” button to access most popular social networking sites – Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

The global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, Samsung Electronics, announced the release of its Q-Series Notebooks, which are the Q530, the Q430 and the Q330.

“We’ve designed the Q Series to offer the most exciting, powerful and stylish mobile computing experience on the market. Each model in the range will maximize mobile productivity through a combination of state-of-the-art features and ergonomic design,” said Yonghwan Park, senior vice president, IT Solutions Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Q series line-up realizes the perfect IT experience, delivering both portability and performance without compromise.”

Samsung’s Q-Series Notebooks combine mobility, style and power to provide and meet the needs of high level productivity demanding consumers. They will be available around the world from July, 2010.

The Q530 is designed to provide heavy mobility for business travelers and other consumers who rely on high PC performance while on the go. The Q530 comes with a 15.6 inch High-Definition LED Display with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

The Q430 comes with all the Q530 features, but with a 14 inch High-Definition LED Display with a 16:9 aspect ratio at the incredible weight of 2.09 kg.

The Q330 provides mobility and power combined with value and convenience. It comes with a 13.3 inch High-Definition LED Display at the featherweight of 1.97 kg. The Q330 can alternate graphic modes between Intel HD Graphics Card and the nVidia GeForce 310M. It also provides up to seven hours of battery life.

All the Notebooks in the Q-Series come with the Intel Core i3 or Intel Core i5 processors.